Dunbar And King: Exploring Racial Injustice

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Changing times created new movements to remove racial injustice from society. In both Dunbar’s and King’s writing it was apparent that both wanted to display the same message, racial injustice is evident. The way of dealing with these issues of injustice is where King and Dunbar differ completely. Dunbar offers a passive approach to the issue and rather than being optimistic about change, he accepts his position in life and oppresses his rights and his happiness. Through the use of emotional stories and writing both writers capture the reader to create a powerful piece of writing that makes one want to evoke change in society. Dunbar makes one feel bad for his own pain and suffering and King energizes movement. King wants African Americans